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Tintagel Castle

📍 Cornwall, England

4.4 ★★★★½ 5,230 reviews

About

Tintagel Castle is a medieval fortification located on the peninsula of Tintagel Island adjacent to the village of Tintagel (Trevena), North Cornwall in the United Kingdom. The site was possibly occupied in the Romano-British period, as an array of artefacts dating from this period have been found on the peninsula, but as yet no Roman-era structure has been proven to have existed there. It was settled during the early medieval period, when it was probably one of the seasonal residences of the regional king of Dumnonia. A castle was built on the site by Richard, 1st Earl of Cornwall in the 13th century, during the High Middle Ages. It later fell into disrepair and ruin.

Getting There

🅿️ Village Car Park

Car park in Tintagel village (10 min walk). £4.50/day. Castle is a further steep walk down to the headland.

🚌 Bus from Camelford

Western Greyhound route 594 from Camelford. Limited service — check timetable in advance.

🚂 Bodmin Parkway Station

Nearest main station (25 miles). GWR trains from London Paddington. Car or taxi needed from station.

Terrain & Accessibility

📐 Very Steep Cliffs⚠️ Uneven & Exposed👟 Sturdy Footwear Essential🌬️ Exposed to Weather🆕 New Footbridge

This is a clifftop ruin with very steep paths and many steps. The new footbridge connecting the headland to the mainland is spectacular but involves significant elevation changes. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Beach accessible via steep path. Allow 2+ hours.